Top 10 ✔️ 326G 3-Inch Edge Series Cut-off Air Tool, Black 😉

8 reviews for Top 10 ✔️ 326G 3-Inch Edge Series Cut-off Air Tool, Black 😉

1. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   R.F. – July 19, 2012

   This tool was purchased to replace another Ingersoll-Rand cut off tool that finally wore out. First, I should say I am not a contractor, professional mechanic or welder. With that said I am the garage mechanic, welder, electrician and home repair/remodeler.After my last cut off tool wore out from use and age I set out to buy another. I tried the cheap models that are out there for $9.99 and they work… OK. Meaning it will do the job but not as well as the IR 326G. This is a serious cutoff tool and you better have a good sized air compressor to support it. My 5hp (an ACTUAL 5 hp motor) will keep up with the tool under full load as the compressor puts out about 20 CFM at 120 PSI.The IR 326G specifications says it uses about 6 CFM at 90 PSI but it will run down a small 5 gallon tank in about 20 seconds and the tool begins to bog down from a lack of air. If and that is a big IF, you have a compressor that will support the 20+ CFM at 90 PSI, at full load, the IR 326G will not bog down or stall. It will slice through fiberglass, plastics and steel like a hot knife through butter. It also helps if you have some good 3″ diameter abrasive wheels too, with a 3/8″ arbor. I tend to like the thinner 1/32″ wheels but they are not as strong as the thicker versions. I reasoned if you are removing less material it will cut faster.My first task was to cut through 14 gauge expanded metal and it was a true pleasure to cut. My last tool did not work nearly as well. Next there was a rusted out bolt (about 1/2″ diameter) in a very tight corner that was cut through with ease. Next up was some stainless steel banding. The throttle is accurate enough to ease through the .040″ material without cutting too deeply and damaging the base material under the banding. As with other cut off tools this one is fairly loud and ear protection is a must. Proper eye protection is a must because the tool spews forth sparks and/or debris with great vigor.Tool details: A black rubber type grip surrounds the tool and provides a comfortable and firm gripping surface and the exhaust is on the front. I tend to like front exhausts better as it is not spraying oil all over my air hose and me. This is from Ingersoll-Rand’s website: Disc Diameter (in.): 3, Air Consumption (CFM): 6, CFM at Load: 25, Speed (RPM): 20,000, Tool Length (in.): 9 5/8″, Tool Weight : 2.4 pounds, Air inlet, ¼” NPT female, (a 3/8″ hose is recommended).I am completely sold on this tool. It is also reasonable enough in price as the quality and performance are there.

2. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Tech Junkie – January 8, 2014

   Guys, When buying this grade of air cut off tool. Make sure your compressor can handle the amount of air this requires. The CFM is rated at around 6.. Most home depot and big box store air compressors can not handle a load of 6. That means the tool will not produce to full potential. I had to return this to go with a Klutch 3in Air cut off. It onl takes around mid 3’s while still being a really good quality tool

3. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   D-Little – January 25, 2017

   Awesome. Ingersoll Rand makes probably the best pneumatics. I put it up there with Snap On and Mac. This thing sucks a lot of air so make sure you have a big compressor. Use an inline oiler for this off a manifold so you only the tools that need oil have oil (for those that don’t know)

4. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Matt Ehrenzeller – August 5, 2017

   A little harder to control opposed to an angle grinder, but it eats through sheet metal. I’ve even cut a 1/4 to 3/16 bracket, and it was fine. The smaller wheels fit in to fighters spaces as well. Just make sure you have a good air source, and a water separator. I would rate as medium duty, if not higher with a big compressor

5. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Mike Tyree/ E. Tyree – January 16, 2018

   These are a well made air tool at this price point and they are a better value over time than the cheaper HF version. I bought this as an Amazon return and it came in a new sealed box-go figure? My price was less than half what the box stores sell these for! I will toss in that I want the guard off the tool and in spite of my being a professional mechanic I failed to get it loose! I had the tool in a heavy vise and a high end, heavy wrench on it and it would not turn loose! I’ll try again later.

6. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   weston carter – November 4, 2018

   I used it to cut 1/4 steel. It did a good job cutting. I dinged it one star because you can’t move the guard around. The location of it makes it really difficult to cut further in on a sheet of metal with the way the handle sticks out far from it. I’ve got to figure out how to turn the guard 90 degrees.

7. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Dennis J. Cavallo – April 17, 2019

   So far an excellent tool I had to sent the first one back because it didn’t even try to spin but this one has been very good .I was really about to give up on Ingersol Rand when I got the first one but so far the second one is excellent .Lots of power

8. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   shan – March 16, 2021

   Work